CPU almost 80 Degrees!

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TheDSSlayer

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Hey guys I'm kinda worried now after bothering about checking my CPU (Phenom ii X4 965) temps most people recommend have 60 or under when under load.

Mine is over 70 degrees while idle and i have had this cpu for over 3 years, i would of thought surely it must of burnt out by now. Im currently going to buy an aftermarket cooler as im still using stock and never thought an aftermarket would be needed aslong as i didn't overclock it.

screenshot is below with cpu temp and load while just using the browser.

https://gyazo.com/541466a3f6c635289a7e015117e04556

Any advice???

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terry4536
Some processors do run hot. But I would recommend replacing the thermal paste and cleaning the dust from the fans and CPU cooler. If that doesn't cure the problem, then I would look into a better CPU cooler and perhaps the case cooling as well.
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Some processors do run hot. But I would recommend replacing the thermal paste and cleaning the dust from the fans and CPU cooler. If that doesn't cure the problem, then I would look into a better CPU cooler and perhaps the case cooling as well.
 
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TheDSSlayer

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Ok i will buy some thermal asap, any reason how the cpu is still working though honestly thought having it around 80 degrees should of burnt it out, especially for a few years
 
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The CPU temperature that you listed is high. It is beyond what is normally considered safe for that processor. The AMD site doesn't list many specifications for your processor. But from what I've read, the max temperature should be around 62 C.

As to why you didn't damage your processor, I would guess that you were just lucky. Operating the processor above the maximum temperature will reduce the operational lifetime of the CPU.

What was the CPU temperature when installed? How long has it been at 70 C idle?

 
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TheDSSlayer

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I have no idea dude i only bothered checking could of been for 2+ years for all i know
 
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terry4536

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At this point, all you can do is correct the CPU temperature problem and hope for the best. The fact that apparently it is still functioning leads me to think that it hasn't been operating over the maximum for that long. Once you get the temperature back to normal, reset the max temperature for the CPU (in the BIOS) to 60 C. That will alert you to the problem when it recurs.

I would recommend reinstalling the cleaned CPU cooler with fresh thermal paste (Arctic Silver 5 for example). If that doesn't bring your idle temps back in the range of 28 - 35 C, then I would recommend replacing the CPU cooler with something like a COOLER MASTER 212 EVO or better. You will have to measure the distance from your CPU to the Case wall to make sure that it will fit your application. This cooler does fit your processor, it's dimensions are 120 x 80 x 159 mm (4.7 x 3.1 x 6.3 in). I've included links for both products.

The last recommendation is to clean and reinstall the case fans. Additional case fan(s) is also a possibility. A product like dust off will assist in cleaning the board and fans.


Arctic Silver 5 :

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007&ignorebbr=1&cm_re=thermal_paste-_-35-100-007-_-Product

COOLER MASTER 212 EVO :

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&cm_re=cpu_cooler-_-35-103-099-_-Product
 
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In summary for a CPU cooler to be effective, it must be in tight and close contact with the CPU surface along with a thermal conductive paste to increase the thermal transfer of heat. Over time the thermal paste becomes less effective. Over time the heat sink of the cooler accumulates dust which reduces it's effectiveness of dissipating the heat to the air stream. Also over time the fans accumulate dust and slow down. Both result in a temperature increase of the CPU and the contents of the PC case.

For those with a water cooler, there is the additional complication of water flow within the loop of the water-block to the heat sink.
 
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